New job - well sort of

[Ed]

I'm so so happy about this:D:D:D

Many on here will know that I'm a self employed solicitor, partner in a smallish firm in Shrewsbury. Cos we do a lot of property based work we aren't exactly rushed off our feet at the moment.

I also do a locum job as well for a large council in the north west of England, works out at one day a week, maybe a bit more.

Well I was there today and they shocked me - they asked me to work full time for 3 months http://www.675.cc/675/images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif http://www.675.cc/675/images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif Turns out they've advertised to get someone for the role (Community Services related legal work) and couldn't find anyone, nobody even applied, so they thought of me. Met the Community Services peeps this morning and we hit it off straight away. I was so made up, really happy, and the money is dead useful too. I can do a lot of it from S'bury with Vicky (my trainee), but I'll be on the M53 a lot more. So I'll be drafting contracts for Community Services providers - much of it is contracted out housing related stuff for vulnerable adults and adolescents, provision of external carer and social work services, school transport contracts, mental health review contracts, service level agreements, that sort of thing. And there is a helluva lot of work to do, so it'll be busy:D

Did I say I'm excited about it? http://www.675.cc/675/images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif http://www.675.cc/675/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif

[Bluewolf]

Good on you man, all the best with those new responsibilities :cool:

[anna]

Fantastic news Ed, well done you!!!!

[Stingo]

Happy daays! Drive safely!!

[Jayneflakes]

Sounds very much like you are going to be doing an awful lot of good for some people much in need of support from the system. It is always heartening to hear that some one has such a positive outlook. Good luck in the new job role, watch out on those roads though after long days at the new desk.

Mind summer evenings cruising home on the bike could be a bit of fun.
Big hugs

Jayne, Carol and all eight kitties
xxx

[gruntygiggles]

Well Ed, it sounds like you've been given a fantastic opportunity to help others while also helping yourself which is always a great position to be in.

Lets hope that after 3 months, they decide to extend your contract.

Congrats and enjoy the work!!!

[Quiff Wichard]

No one else applied- and you didnt know either eh ..


Bottom of the barrel again .. lol




congrats.

[missyburd]

Fantastic news Ed, well done you, am chuffed for you :-D

[BanannaMan]

Well done Ed! :thumbsup:
Being busy is exceptionally good news these days.
All the best...

[Kilted Ginger]

Congratulations Ed, Hope its all you you wish it to be.

[CoolGirl]

nice one Ed :D And I'm sure your input here has given you the perfect grounding for a stint in community-based work with 'special' clients ;)

[Old Git]

Well done Ed & good luck, as they say, ' a bird in the hand......'
New avenue, who knows where it will lead, exposure in new areas I think is always a good thing, meet new peeps etc., well done.

[madness]

Well done mate. Hope it turns out to be an enjoyable and profitable 3 months.

[Jabba]

work with 'special' clients ;)

Special needs? ;-)

Good news Ed - welcome to the public sector. Did you ask about "2nd Home Allowance"? :D

[Speedy Claire]

Great news Ed... hope all goes well

[Tara]

Thats brilliant news Ed well done :D

[maviczap]

Tis good to be wanted and busy

Idle hands and all that nonsense :smt077

[Miss Alpinestarhero]

Wow great news Ed! :D Very pleased for you :D

[plowsie]

Great news Ed :)

[Owenski]

nice one mate, some good news from an Org'er for a change :D

[Stig]

Excellent news. Is this incorporated with your business or work on the side?

[wyrdness]

Well done, Mr Ed. I was going to put some conveyancing work your way, but the company that I'm buying a house from (it was part-ex'd for a new home) insisted that I use a conveyancing firm that they appointed (to speed things up, they said). I wish that I'd argued this, as this firm turned out to be a bunch of muppets who have made loads of mistakes so far.

[Spiderman]

Nice one Ed, they couldn't have chosen a better man for the job :)